The compress_bidder_init function in archive_read_support_filter_compress.c in libarchive…
Priority LOW 29CWE-20Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The compress_bidder_init function in archive_read_support_filter_compress.c in libarchive before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted tar file, which triggers an invalid left shift.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.02214 82nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 2 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 12.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12 sp1 | Vulnerable | SUSE |
| cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12 sp1 | Vulnerable | SUSE |
| cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12 sp1 | Vulnerable | SUSE |
| cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 3.1.901a | Vulnerable | libarchive |
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
- cpe:2.3:a:libarchive:libarchive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 3.1.901a Vulnerable ·libarchive
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2016:1844 Released 2016-09-12 · Red Hat rating Importantlibarchive security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) libarchive-3.1.2-10.el7_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) bsdcpio-3.1.2-10.el7_2, bsdtar-3.1.2-10.el7_2, libarchive-devel-3.1.2-10.el7_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) libarchive-3.1.2-10.el7_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) bsdcpio-3.1.2-10.el7_2, bsdtar-3.1.2-10.el7_2, libarchive-devel-3.1.2-10.el7_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) libarchive-3.1.2-10.el7_2, libarchive-3.1.2-10.el7_2.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) bsdcpio-3.1.2-10.el7_2, bsdtar-3.1.2-10.el7_2, libarchive-devel-3.1.2-10.el7_2 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) libarchive-3.1.2-10.el7_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) bsdcpio-3.1.2-10.el7_2, bsdtar-3.1.2-10.el7_2, libarchive-devel-3.1.2-10.el7_2
- RHSA-2016:1850 Released 2016-09-12 · Red Hat rating Importantlibarchive security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) libarchive-2.8.3-7.el6_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) libarchive-devel-2.8.3-7.el6_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) libarchive-2.8.3-7.el6_8, libarchive-devel-2.8.3-7.el6_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) libarchive-2.8.3-7.el6_8, libarchive-2.8.3-7.el6_8.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) libarchive-devel-2.8.3-7.el6_8, libarchive-devel-2.8.3-7.el6_8.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) libarchive-2.8.3-7.el6_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) libarchive-devel-2.8.3-7.el6_8
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1850 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:1844 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2015-8932
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4p3j-28fx-jj2w
References
Advisory 10
- USN-3033-1
- RHSA-2016:1844
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/47-Many-invalid-memory-access-issues-in-libarchive.html
- SUSE-SU-2016:1909
- RHSA-2016:1850
- [oss-security] 20160617 Many invalid memory access issues in libarchive
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8932
- GLSA-201701-03
- [oss-security] 20160617 Re: Many invalid memory access issues in libarchive
- DSA-3657
Sources
- CVE-2015-8932 · CVE Program
- CVE-2015-8932 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4p3j-28fx-jj2w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2015-8932 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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